Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Firstly, Xavier didn't know that his wife of two years could play the piano.

He bet on her, and he lost.

Secondly, at the Fulton Manor, he just wanted to have sex with her nothing more.

As for Sarah, the woman who had shattered her marriage, Lily hadn't yet confronted her directly.

The first time was when Sarah was called "Mrs. Fulton" in front of her.

The second time was when Lily watched as Sarah packed Xavier's personal clothes, taking her black stockings and lace bra from his bed.

In the face of these events, the repeated rejections for her interview seemed insignificant.

The thought of divorce still caused her pain, but she knew she had to take this path.

Two years of marriage couldn't just be erased, but long-term suffering was worse than short-term pain.

She understood all the reasoning, yet she couldn't let go, couldn't walk away as easily as Maryanne had suggested. She could not put on makeup, smile, and walk out of the courthouse with the divorce certificate. Lily hadn't slept the entire night. In the morning, she applied light makeup to cover her exhaustion and took her ID before heading out.

She arrived at the courthouse two hours early. It was still closed, but a young couple was waiting outside, excited and smiling as they chatted, their faces glowing with happiness.

Comparing herself to them, Lily felt lifeless and empty.

The cool autumn morning wrapped around her as two thick trees stood outside the office.

Their leaves, yellowing and falling, drifted to the ground-one landed on her shoulder, the other beside her white flats.

She stared blankly at the young couple, memories flooding back.

She remembered the day she had married Xavier how she had carefully prepared. She wore a beautiful gown, and her long hair was tied in a bun.

The marriage certificate had come so suddenly, and she hadn't been prepared. She wasn't sure if she could wear makeup for the photo, so she went without it.

The photo on her marriage certificate was of a fresh-faced, happy version of herself, leaning slightly toward Xavier.

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Her face radiated happiness, something that could be felt even through the camera lens.

For a long time, she had thought that the marriage certificate photo wasn't flattering. It was not ugly, but it was not her best look either.

she had always felt she didn't match up

realized it didn't matter-it was

that would soon fade into

now on, she

would make

her bag rang

wiped her eyes, surprised to find them wet, before answering the phone

at the screen.

to ask Xavier for help. He knows Mr. Siester, and Mr. Siester will give him some leeway..." Hazel's

traffic outside, a grinding noise that felt like it was drilling

"What happened to Hayden?"

Go to Xavier, get Mr. Siester to help, and hurry to the police station. The other party's lawyer is already

Lily rushed to the side of the road

her divorce right now. Nothing mattered more than Hayden. He was the

things were tense. The company atmosphere was

was especially so for the people at the senior level, who dared

worst, constantly being scolded by Xavier for no reason, given his close proximity to

report to Xavier, Timotly

Xavier's voice was icy, his eyes

responded reflexively, "Of course,

blink, the schedule was thrown

still had time to go to the courthouse? How did you arrange this schedule?" Xavier's lips parted, his

swallowed hard. "So, should I

to submit, but instead,

didn't know when Lily had gotten so

gritted his teeth, his jawline

knew that with his status, he wouldn't get involved in public disputes with her-he'd cave. Xavier was always able to

his hand to

fine if we don't cancel the appointment, but

need to talk to you." "How did you

Timothy's assistant downstairs,"

for his help, and she feared he wouldn't agree if she

the schedule on the floor. The first

hit her-she had left early to

he still help

voice was colder, a mocking smile tugging at his lips as he leaned back

in trouble. Can you help find

didn't beat around the bush, laying it out clearly. "He ran someone over, but I found out on the way here that the person was trying to

but with Mr. Siester's help, we can win.

wanted Hazel to handle the grieving

a death, and as the offender's family, they couldn't just look for the least